Marshall Islands Visa: Do You Need a Visa to Visit the Marshall Islands?

Whether you need a visa for the Marshall Islands depends on your passport. Some travellers can enter under a visa exemption / waiver, some can receive a visa on arrival, and others may need to arrange a visa before travelling. The Republic of the Marshall Islands Division of Immigration states the following visa requirements.

Marshall Islands Visa Requirements (Entry Requirements)

In order to enter the Marshall Islands under a visa waiver or visa on arrival, most ordinary passport holders need:

• A passport valid for at least six months after your intended date of departure from the Marshall Islands
• A confirmed return or onward ticket out of the Marshall Islands
• Any applicable visas for your return or onward travel
• To be travelling on an ordinary passport, unless otherwise stated
• To meet the conditions of stay, which usually means no extension, no change of status and no employment

Some visa categories also state that study and research are not permitted, so check the conditions that apply to your passport before planning anything more than a holiday.

Marshall Islands Visa-Exempt / Visa-Waiver Countries

The following passport holders are listed for visa exemption, visa waiver or visa on arrival.

The latest visa exemption and visa-on-arrival country schedule published by RMI Immigration is dated March 2024. Immigration staff supplied and confirmed this schedule during our latest visit.

If your passport is not listed above, you are not listed as eligible for a visa exemption, visa waiver or visa on arrival. In that case, check with RMI Immigration before booking your trip.

For example, ordinary passport holders from mainland China are not included on the published visa-on-arrival list and must obtain a visa before travelling. Note that the Republic of China-Taiwan, ROC is listed separately under the visa-waiver arrangements.

If you’re not from one of the visa-exempt or visa-on-arrival countries listed above, you’ll need to apply for a visa before travelling to the Marshall Islands. For tourism, the appropriate visa is the V-1 Visitor Visa, which allows a single entry and a stay of up to 90 days. The fee schedule supplied by RMI Immigration lists an application fee of US$100.

Visa applications are made using Form 1: Visa Application, available from the RMI Immigration website. The form asks for your personal details, passport details, purpose of visit, requested length of stay, proposed arrival and departure dates, previous travel or visa history for the Marshall Islands and details of any accompanying children included in your passport.

What You Need for a Marshall Islands Visitor Visa Application

The visa application form and checklist indicate that applicants should prepare the following:

• A completed, signed and dated visa application form
• A passport with at least six months’ validity
• Current colour passport photos
• Your passport details, including passport number, place of issue, date of issue and expiry date
• Your proposed arrival and departure dates for the Marshall Islands
• Your intended address in the Marshall Islands if visiting for a holiday
• A confirmed return ticket or onward travel ticket, or an immigration bond where applicable
• Proof that you have sufficient funds to support yourself and any dependent family members during your visit
• Any required visas for onward or return travel after leaving the Marshall Islands
• Police clearance, if requested
• Medical clearance, if requested, including HIV/AIDS and TB clearance where applicable
• Prescribed visa fees or proof of payment, if applicable

There also may be extra documents for certain visa types or dependants, such as a non-citizen registration application, marriage certificate, birth certificates, a letter of guaranteed responsibility and documents for a primary applicant where applicable. Not every traveller will need all of these, but it’s worth checking directly with RMI Immigration before submitting your application.

Where to Send a Marshall Islands Visa Application

The visa application form should be sent to the following contact details for the Division of Immigration:

Republic of the Marshall Islands
Division of Immigration, Ministry of Justice
P.O. Box 890
Majuro, Marshall Islands 96960

Telephone: (692) 625-8633
Email: majuro.doi@gmail.com / rmi_majuro@rmiimmigration.org

Before sending anything, contact RMI Immigration to confirm the latest form, supporting documents, fees and whether you need to apply before departure or through a Marshall Islands representative overseas.

What Visa Do I Need When Arriving by Private Yacht?

People entering the Marshall Islands aboard a private yacht or other private sea vessel use the C-1 Cruising Visa, rather than the standard V-1 Visitor Visa. This is a single-entry visa valid for up to 12 months, with a fee of US$200. Extensions and changes of status are not permitted.

Learn more about clearing into Majuro in the Sailing Guide to the Marshall Islands: Tips for Yachting in the Marshall Islands.

Do Cruise Ship Passengers Need a Visa?

Cruise passengers making a short, same-day port call are generally processed through shore-pass procedures arranged by the cruise ship or its local agent. Passengers staying overnight, joining or leaving a cruise in the Marshall Islands, or travelling independently should confirm their visa requirements with RMI Immigration.

Learn more about visiting the Marshall Islands on a cruise in the 5 Best Cruises that Go to the Marshall Islands and The Guide to the Ports of Call in the Marshall Islands.

What does the Marshall Islands visitor visa allow you to do in the Marshall Islands (i.e. the visa you applied for or that you are automatically granted upon entry)? Here’s a quick rundown of the conditions of your Marshall Islands tourist visa.

• Have sufficient funds for themselves and any dependent family members during the visit
• Will travel to the Marshall Islands on fully paid return tickets or tickets to a destination beyond the Marshall Islands
• Will produce those tickets on arrival and keep them while in the country
• Will not seek authority to settle in the Marshall Islands
• Will leave at or before the end of the authorised visit period
• Will not undertake employment or formal studies while in the Marshall Islands

In other words, a visitor visa is for visiting, not for moving in, working or studying. RMI Immigration does like to make that clear, just in case the lagoon views get a little too tempting.

Here are the answers to the most common questions about Marshall Islands visas, passport requirements, visa on arrival, visitor visa applications and what you can and can’t do during your stay.

Do I Need a Passport to Visit the Marshall Islands?

Yes, you need a passport to visit the Marshall Islands. Your passport must be valid for at least six months after your intended date of departure from the Marshall Islands.

Do I Need a Visa to Visit the Marshall Islands?

It depends on your passport. Some travellers are visa-exempt, some can get a visa on arrival, and others need to apply for a visa before travelling.

Travellers from the Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of Palau and the United States of America are listed as visa-exempt with no period restrictions. EU member countries, the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland are listed for 90 days from the date of arrival, in any 180-day period. Republic of China-Taiwan, ROC and Guatemala are listed for 90 days from the date of arrival.

Which Countries Can Get a Visa on Arrival in the Marshall Islands?

Many ordinary passport holders are listed as eligible for a visa on arrival in the Marshall Islands, including passport holders from Australia, Canada, Fiji, Japan, New Zealand, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Korea, Tonga, Vanuatu and many more.

The visa on arrival is listed for 90 days from the date of arrival, with the fee waived. Travellers still need to meet the entry requirements, including passport validity, a confirmed return or onward ticket and any visas needed for onward travel.

What Documents Do I Need to Enter the Marshall Islands?

For most visa-exempt and visa-on-arrival travellers, you’ll need:

• A passport valid for at least six months after your departure date
• A confirmed return or onward ticket out of the Marshall Islands
• Any applicable visas for onward or return travel
• To be travelling on the correct passport type for your visa category

It’s a short list, but it’s one worth checking before you get to the airport. Nothing says “holiday mood killer” quite like a passport expiry date.

Can I Extend My Stay in the Marshall Islands?

No. Visitor visas, visa waivers and visas on arrival cannot be extended, and you cannot change to another visa status while in the Marshall Islands. You must leave the country before your authorised stay expires.

Can I Leave and Return for Another 90-Day Stay?

Travellers eligible for a visa on arrival may leave the Marshall Islands and return later for a new stay. There is no separate annual limit for this category, although admission is assessed each time you enter.

This does not apply to every nationality. Travellers using the European and UK visa waiver are limited to 90 days within any 180-day period.

Can I Work in the Marshall Islands on a Visitor Visa or Visa on Arrival?

No, employment is not permitted under the visa-waiver and visa-on-arrival visitor categories listed in the RMI Immigration summary.

The visitor visa application declaration also states that applicants and accompanying dependants will not undertake employment while in the Marshall Islands.

Can I Study in the Marshall Islands on a Visitor Visa?

No, formal studies are not permitted under the visitor visa declaration. Some visa-waiver and visa-on-arrival categories also specifically state that study is not permitted.

For study, you’ll need to check the correct visa category with RMI Immigration.

What Visa Do I Apply for if I Am Not From a Visa-Exempt Country?

If you are visiting for tourism and are not eligible for visa exemption or visa on arrival, the visa application form lists the “V-1 Visitor” visa category. The form shows this as a single-entry visa with a validity of 90 days.

What Do I Need for a Marshall Islands Visitor Visa Application?

The visa application asks for details such as your name, birth details, citizenship, occupation, contact details, passport details, purpose of visit, intended address in the Marshall Islands, requested length of stay, arrival and departure dates and previous visa or travel history for the Marshall Islands.

The general checklist also lists items such as a completed and signed application, passport with six months’ validity, two current colour passport photos, police clearance, medical clearance, return ticket or immigration bond and prescribed fee receipt where applicable.

Where Do I Send a Marshall Islands Visa Application?

The visa application form lists the Division of Immigration, Ministry of Justice, P.O. Box 890, Majuro, Marshall Islands 96960.

It also lists the telephone number (692) 625-8633 and the emails majuro.doi@gmail.com and rmi_majuro@rmiimmigration.org.

Is There a Fee for the Marshall Islands Visa Waiver or Visa on Arrival?

The RMI Immigration summary lists the fee as waived for the visa-exempt, visa-waiver and visa-on-arrival categories shown in the document.

For visas arranged before travel, the V-1 Visitor Visa costs US$100, for example. Payments are made through the Ministry of Finance, not at the Immigration office.